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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.69, 1,275.83 and 626.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.69, 1,275.83 and 626.09 is: 863.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.69 : 1,275.83 = 626.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.69/1,275.83 = 626.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.69x = 1,275.83 × 626.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.69x = 798,776.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,776.38/924.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.83

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